Question about Roscoe gig bags

()smoke() · #1 11-07-2008, 08:56 AM

a question for you fellas, i didn't really find the answer in my search:

would a roscoe double bag perform correctly with only 1 LG in it?

i've never owned a double bag and unsure if the center divider is structurally reinforced (to keep the divider from 'falling' to the other side and making the bag effectively twice the depth and too loose to hold 1 bass snugly)

a second question:

with the angled headstock of my LG, i like the idea of a neck support similar to the hardshell case concept--do the Incase slimbag or the Protec models mentioned in other threads here have neck support? would the answer to previous question apply to these bags as well?

thanks for any help guys, i appreciate whatever you can tell me about this

the hardshell is a great case, i just need something more comfortable to carry and something that i can slip into the car between seats a bit easier with less hard edges to catch the seats

fwiw, i don't need a lot of storage pocket room, just enough for truss wrench, set of strings and occasionally my tascam dr-1 recorder

Gard · #2 11-07-2008, 09:36 AM

Yes, the double bag will function equally well with one or two basses in it.

As for the neck support issue, based on my experience, while it is nice, it is not that necessary. I've used a bag that is the exact same design for almost 10 years now, and never had an issue with the neck in the bag.

Works great for the "behind the front seat of the car" location, and does have some good storage, if necessary.

The other bags are excellent as well...we looked at the ProTec Contego, but I was just not THAT impressed with it, then when we saw the bag we use now, I was done looking.

NJL · #3 11-07-2008, 09:45 AM

is this the same bag you guys are selling?

Roscoe Gigbags?

Gard · #4 11-07-2008, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJL

is this the same bag you guys are selling?

Roscoe Gigbags?

That would be the one. Or more correctly, the ones (single and double versions).

JOME77 · #5 11-07-2008, 10:18 AM

Smoke,
I've used the Roscoe Dub bag for a couple of years (I actually have the proto-type Roscoe Dub bag) and it works great whether I bring one or two basses. It's not as stiff as my former Incase single or Dub bag but I've had no issues what so ever while using it.

Quite honestly, while the Incase bag is real nice, it's about as bulky (and stiff) as the former Roscoe Modern and other soft cases. The new Roscoe bag is much easier to carry around.

CrashClint · #6 11-07-2008, 10:39 AM

These bags have lots of storage. The big front pocket holds my Eden WTX260, speaker cable, power cord and instrument cable while the top pouch holds my Comfort strapp, Batteries and Ear plugs.

VroomVroom · #7 11-07-2008, 02:24 PM

Good info in this this thread - I appreciate it. I'm kinda-sorta in the market for a new double bag. I'm currently using one of the Low End bags...which isn't bad, but it's a tight fit for two instruments, and the straps aren't really suited to carrying the weight comfortably.

()smoke() · #8 11-08-2008, 10:57 AM

great help guys, thanks for your collective input!

i think i'm going to go with the roscoe double

Shiveringbass · #9 11-18-2008, 09:20 AM

sorry,late to the party...

I'm using the Roscoe double bag for one year now and most of the time to carry only my LG.

It works very well, is very protective, not too heavy and has plenty of spare room for accessories.

And also, it is beautiful and have a distinctive look.

To be very pointy, I wjust wish the shoulder strap were wider and had a little bit more padding "a la" Warwick Rockbag. Carrying two basses can be very heavy and putting those sliding padding at the right place can be difficult.

Regards